News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 28, 2024 Governor Vetoes AB 2098 Earlier today, Gov. Newsom vetoed #AB2098 which would have provided additional time for district hospitals to repay SFY 2022-23 CHFFA bridge loans. DHLF is disappointed in the Governor’s action which does not acknowledge the Legislature’s unanimous support throughout…

News Release  August 5, 2021 SACRAMENTO – The California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) announced today a new commitment to pay $69.4 million toward student loans for 249 physicians and 44 dentists to expand health care access for Medi-Cal patients. CalHealthCares, the loan repayment program, incentivizes physicians and dentists…

With the June 15th budget deadline looming, the Legislature has presented a united front in rejecting many of the provisions set forth in the Governor’s May Revise.  The May Revise typically represents the state’s financial outlook based on receipts from April’s tax filings.  This year however, tax deadline was delayed due…

The Governor released the May revision to the proposed 20-21 state budget today.  As has been recently reported, California has an estimated deficit of more than $54 billion related to COVID-19 and its resulting impacts on the economy.  The May Revise proposes to cancel new initiatives proposed in the Governor’s…

The Governor released the May revision to the proposed 20-21 state budget today.  As has been recently reported, California has an estimated deficit of more than $54 billion related to COVID-19 and its resulting impacts on the economy.  The May Revise proposes to cancel new initiatives proposed in the Governor’s…

Governor Gavin Newsom’s plan proposes $107.4 billion in total funds for DHCS programs and services. It includes significant funding for the Medi-Cal Healthier California for All initiative (formerly known as CalAIM); funding to support quality improvements in county-operated behavioral health systems; expanded Medi-Cal coverage for adults age 65 and older,…

Californians will soon be allowed to eat roadkill but be prohibited from buying fur coats. Abortion pills will become available on college campuses, but tiny bottles of shampoo will be banned from hotel rooms. High school and middle school kids will get a later first bell, but schools won’t be…